Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he remains calm about his job status despite increasing pressure after the club’s heavy 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday’s Champions League clash.
The loss — Liverpool’s ninth in 12 matches across all competitions — has deepened concerns around the defending Premier League champions, whose form and confidence continue to nosedive.
Addressing the media, Slot admitted the situation is serious but stressed that speculation over his future is not his priority.
He stated, “I am not worried. My focus is on other things than worrying about my own position. I need to do better, I know that.
“I speak to the Liverpool hierarchy — we have those talks — but they don’t call me every single minute of the day to tell me that they trust me! We do have normal conversations, and I feel the trust. I haven’t spoken to them after this game yet, so let’s see!”
Calling the defeat surprising given the talent at his disposal, Slot added:
“This is very unexpected if you look at the quality that we have.
“Is it a lack of confidence? I didn’t see that in the first half. It’s not the mentality that these players have shown so many times since I’m here.”
Slot, who took charge in the summer following Jürgen Klopp’s departure, now finds himself navigating the most challenging spell of his time at Anfield, both in domestic and European competition.